Chairperson & Asst ProfProfessor Economics
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chairperson of Economics (0.5 FTE)
- Provides oversight and leadership for all unit activities.
- Administers the undergraduate and graduate academic programs of the unit.
- Reviews and modifies in consultation with unit governance and faculty the long-range planning for the unit.
- Oversees all internal budgetary administrative and personnel matters.
- Supervises and reviews the units faculty and professional academic and University support staff and supports faculty and staff development.
- Seeks enhancement of all unit resources by actively seeking external funding.
- Develops and enhances research and educational relationships between the unit and other units across the College and University as well as with agencies outside the University governmental public or private.
- Develops long-term planning for future leadership by cultivating/mentoring future faculty members.
- Executes College and University policy in the unit effectively.
- Represents the unit and reports to CLAS and represents the unit to other University entities.
Faculty Member (0.5 FTE)
20% Teaching/Advising
- Teaches courses in their field of specialty.
- Advises students including student mentoring and providing directed readings.
- Supervises graduate teaching assistants as assigned.
- Serves on committees that supervise and evaluate student progress.
20% Research
- Engages in scholarly research including publishing appropriate peer-reviewed books and articles and presenting papers at professional conferences on a regular basis.
10% Service
- Provides general service to ones home unit the College the University the state and the profession.
Disclaimer
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Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experience in letter of application and (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in c.v.
- Tenured appointment with the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as an academic leader and team builder developing and enhancing research and educational relationships among faculty and between the unit and its affiliated units.
- Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and commitment to teaching excellence.
- Strong record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by an established program of research with the promise of continued productivity.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to manage interpersonal relations maintaining civility and respect among faculty staff and students.
- Rank of Full Professor.
- Excellence in administrative and management skills.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary and international scope in teaching research and service.
- Experience with KU and KUCR administrative procedures.
- Experience in seeking outside funding and managing multiple projects.
Provides leadership and oversight for all department activities as well as fulfilling teaching research and service responsibilities as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Salary
Academic-year salary plus an administrative supplement and summer salary as determined by the Executive Dean of the College.
Term
Term of approximately five years with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance
Full Applications containing 1-3 below are requested by Friday February 20.
- A statement of the candidates goals and vision for the department;
- A curriculum vitae containing information on accomplishments in research teaching service and administration; and
- The contact information for three references who could speak to the qualifications and preparedness of the candidate to lead the department.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Classroom Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
